RA*W Talent Route
Looking to break into the creative industry? The Talent Route, developed together with RA*W, guides you straight to the talks, portfolio nights, and activities designed especially for emerging talent. From insider sessions with seasoned creatives to hands-on moments that help sharpen your portfolio and expand your network, this route is your shortcut to making the most of ADNIGHT.
ADNIGHT Talent Program
15:00 to 17:00
The ADNIGHT Talent Program gives you a head start to the night. From 15:00 to 17:00 at WPP Campus you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at agency life through crash-course talks and live case breakdowns. Join RA*W as they show you how agencies work and where your skills can shine. And listen to pros like Sandra Bold (VML) on their “Vanishing Emails” campaign, Tommy Wigley & Lilly Ficker (Ogilvy) on Fanta Halloween cases, plus practical tips from LinkedIn on building your personal brand. Add in speed dates with industry insiders, and you’ll leave feeling confident, connected, and ready to take on the rest of ADNIGHT.
Nice+Important - Talent Networking
17:00 to 19:00
Nice+Important isn’t your average agency. It’s a studio for founders and brands who want more than empty slogans and shiny decks. They dig deep with journalistic research, pair it with bold creative, and build brand universes that are as smart as they are beautiful. During ADNIGHT, they’re hosting their Talent Drinks at Screaming Beans Waterlooplein. A chance to meet the team, hear what it’s like to work in this kind of strategy-meets-creativity environment, and connect over good coffee (and maybe a glass of something stronger). If you’re curious about shaping brands that matter, it’s the perfect place to start.
DEPT - Kringverjaardag (recruitment edition)
18:00 - 20:00
Step into DEPT’s (deliberately awkward) living room, but leave the small talk at the door. Grab a cucumber, a block of cheese, or a slice of sausage, sip your kindercola, and join the circle to chat about your future career. Connect, inspire, and make your mark. No boring conversations allowed.
Stay at DEPT for ‘10 Do’s and Don’ts I Wish I Knew When I Started’: A personal and practical talk: ten lessons that would have saved time, stress, and mistakes in the early days of a creative career from 20:20 to 20:35.
TBWA\NEBOKO - Don’t recruit the usual, discover the unseen
19:00 to 19:45
TBWA\NEBOKO is the OG of Dutch advertising and has been part of ADNIGHT since day one. With clients like Odido, Albert Heijn and ING their appetite for talent is huge. Join their Talent Coach Haris Trnjanin to listen to his view about talent. And why the future of our industry won't be found in boardrooms, it’s out on the streets. True creativity comes when we step outside the usual places and listen to fresh voices.
United Playgrounds - Portfolio review: by 4 outstanding creative directors
20:00 to 21:00
United Playgrounds houses a portfolio of different agencies like Verve and Fitzroy. Known for working for brands like Rituals, KLM, Fairphone and much more. At their Houthavens office you can bring your shiny folder of work. Four of their Creative Directors are there to review your portfolio. Bring your work, bring your laptop, and get real feedback, sharp advice, and career guidance from some seasoned experts.
LePub - Mastering Small Talk - 20:00 to 21:00
Renowned international agency LePub transforms into LeClub during ADNIGHT. Enjoy a drink and a dance while you ask them anything. From "How do I break into the industry?" To "Do you think I'm Cannes material?" Just don't ask them about the meaning of life, cause they have no idea.